equipment rules. Field Dimensions Pitching rubber: 46 feet from the back of home plate Basepath: 60 feet Distance from home to 2nd base: 85 feet Player Participation The manager could face suspension. Metal spikes may be worn in divisions 13U and older. For example, even if the only graphics that have worn off are not Key Graphic Information and are only items such as the patent no., a manufacturer logo, or the approval mark of another association, the bat should be removed from play for being too worn. 6U Division Players who turn 7 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Playing rules not specifically covered herein, shall be governed by The Official MLB Rules of Baseball National League. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if the paint has been worn through and the actual bat material is showing. The DH and the player he is batting for are both locked into the same batting slot; neither of these two. If no outs have been recorded in the game, the courtesy runner shall be the previous batter not on base. I.E. To coordinate the providing of an opportunity for teams to compete in league and tournament competition that leads to state championships and world championships in their respective competitive classifications and age divisions. For each team's pool games the home team will be predetermined. Directors have the right to amend their own events pitching rules and go to PitchSmart at the 13U and 14U age groups if they so choose. A player that pitches eight (8) innings in two (2) consecutive days MUST rest the next day. Protests on uniforms shall not be allowed. Second place teams will always be taken ahead of 3rd place teams for wild cards, 3rd place ahead of 4th place, etc. Any team in violation of any roster rules located in section 3.08, 3.09 and 3.10 MAY be disqualified from their current event and be placed in last place. Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. 14U Championships. The catcher shall receive the pitch in the catchers box in a normal baseball manner. count limit while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until the batter reaches base safely or is put out per CR rules. In addition, USSSA has added the following to the rule books of each USSSA sport which does not defer to another organization for its rule book. No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts. The team protesting must make cash payment of $100 at the time of the protest. The bat has been subjected to pressure in a manner that exceeds that of striking the bat at game speed swing speed against a USSSA approved ball traveling at game speeds. stream We feel as though coaches are responsible for kids arm safety not OTC Sports. Once a player has been removed frompitching they may not returnto the mound in the same game. For example, if at the end of the barrel next to the taper where there are no graphics the bat paint is worn off and the underlying bat material is exposed, that bat should be removed from play for being too worn. Walks are considered a "Dead Ball" situation, meaning the batter may only take 1st base and any forced runners may only advance one base. Should a team not be able to begin with 9 players a game may begin with 8 players with the 9th lineup spot being an automatic out. 9U A and . However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2014 to be eligible. 1 0 obj The pitching coach shall not verbally or physically coach while in the pitching position. A batter that shows bunt is committed to an attempt to bunt or take the pitch. Individualized graphics (such as a, team name, different color, player name or number only changes for a team or player), however, do not constitute custom. Field Dimensions: a. 7.05.B.4(c). Please be reminded that unsportsmanlike conduct can result in a game or tournament suspension in the discretion of the Umpire or tournament director and up to a year suspension in the discretion of the State Director. No runners may advance from the last base legally occupied at the time of the illegal act. If the Manufacturer or the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman determines that the bat has been altered, the Altered Bat Committee Chairman in consultation with the Director who inspected the bat at the USSSA facility may suspend a first-time offender for up to five (5) years from USSSA play. In the championship game, the team in the winners bracket shall be the home team and a coin toss shall determine the home team for the IF game. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. Each batter will receive a max of six pitches or three swinging strikes. If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the ball becomes dead and a no-pitch is declared. There are no pitching rules or limitations at 13u, 14u, 15u, 16u, 17u, or . Comment: When a runner stands off a base and jukes or feints back and forth, this is to be interpreted as not attempting to advance and Time shall be called. Umpire Membership: An Umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the USSSA Baseball program. This decision is up to the individual player. The batter shall receive a maximum of six (6) pitches or three (3) swinging strikes. All teams should be prepared to start their game up to 10 minutes early in case we are ahead of schedule. Tournament hosts have the authority to eject a player, fans, or team anytime during a tournament of committing any of the above listed offenses. Malicious contact shall supersede all obstruction penalties. For example, while bats shall surely get dirt on them under normal use and may have pine tar added to the grip, if the dirt or pine tar obscures Key Graphic Information or adds to the thickness of the bat, such bats cannot be used in USSSA play until the dirt or pine tar has been removed to the extent necessary to make all such Key Graphic Information readable and the bat not have increased thickness. All USSSA marked bats made by a USSSA approved manufacturer must be available to the public for purchase. The exception would be if there were tournament games during the week. The batting order shall constitute all present players on the team roster at the beginning of the game. Individualized graphics (such as a team name, different color, player name or number only changes for a team or player), however, do not constitute custom bats for purposes of this rule. For officials/umpires/referees, the medical written consent form must be presented to the Tournament Director and retained permanently by the USSSA State Director. Note: Players in 12U and younger divisions must wear a catchers helmet that fully covers both ears. 8.05. Rule 8.08 Penalty: The play continues. Protests for pitching limitations are permissible for non-DiamondKast events only. A flip of a coin between the two teams shall determine the home team for each pool play game The highest seeded team shall be the home team for bracket play games in single elimination brackets. Other examples of altering a bat would be changing or replacing manufacturers markings or replacing the handle of a bat with a new handle. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2010 to be eligible. The MLB balk rule will be enforced. The starting pitcher is allowed to DH for himself and bat in any slot in the order but must be listed a P/DH on the lineup card. The ruling made by the committee will be final. In age divisions 13U and older, traditional metal baseball spikes shall be permitted. If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the ball becomes dead and a no-pitch is declared. 13.02.C.11(d). 8.19, The game is over, when the opposing team is mathematically eliminated from scoring enough runs to win or tie the game. In addition, USSSA has added the following to the rule books of each USSSA sport which does not defer to another organization for its rule book. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2012 to be eligible. Be sure you are aware of all rules and rule changes. The defensive player listed as the pitcher shall not leave the pitching circle until the ball is hit. Umpires shall call Time after every play and declare the ball dead. A runner leaving his feet to avoid a fielder that is either in possession of the ball or in the act of fielding is illegal. Red flag events will follow the following rules however event directors reserve the right to modify rules as needed in the best interest of the event. Texas Force 10u Gray. Protests must be filed and ruled on before the next pitch if during game, or before umpires leave field if after a game. The fake to third and throw to first play remains LEGAL for PG Youth events. No stealing home. If the DH enters the game on defense, the player he was batting for must come out of the game. Replacing the grip, adding tape or adding a build up to the handle is not considered altering a bat. A courtesy runner for catcher of record only the previous inning may be used. Length/weight ratio must be -3 and stamped BBCOR. will be awarded based on PG Seeding and Tie Breaker Rules. This organization shall be known as USSSA Rec Baseball. Bats may not have any certifying markings or graphics worn off the bat. Each organization -- whether it be a league, travel team, showcase or tournament -- should establish rules to ensure that players must follow the guidelines while playing in that league. 12.02.A.2, Leagues may have multiple All-Star teams in any age division. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. His spot in the batting order WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC OUT EACH TIME. Teams may start a game with eight (8) players. A manager or coach of a team that has more than one of his teams bats determined to be altered (or not allowed to be inspected upon request for an altered bat inspection pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2, may be subject to an unsportsmanlike conduct suspension. If the Umpire discovers that a bat has been used to put a ball in play and before the next legal pitch, the defensive team shall have the choice of the result of play or the batter being called out and all runners returning to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. Ownership and Knowledge of Bat Being Altered: The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. The bat has had anything removed or added or inserted to the inside or outside of the bat other than tape at the handle or knob. Championship games will be played with regular extra innings through the 9th inning. <> All-Star teams may be chosen by any method. For participants and coaches/managers, the medical written medical consent form must be presented to the Team Manager and retained permanently by the Team Manager. Rule 9.00 - Machine Pitch Specific Rules 9 Rule 10.00 - T-Ball Specific Rules 9 Rule 11.00 - 7U & 8U Kid Pitch Specific Rules 10 Rule 12.00 - Drafted League and All-Stars 10 Rule 13.00 - Safety Rules 11 Rule 14.00 - Sportsmanship 13 Rule 15.00 - Umpires 13 Rule 16.00 - Protests 13 Rule 17.00 - Global Baseball 13 Rule 18.00 . Pitching Rules: Innings allowed per tournament through first 4 games played:-7's = 6 innings . If it is the last game of the tournament the offender may be required to sit the first game of the next tournament that the team plays in. Outs recorded during a game that ends in forfeit shall count towards a pitchers innings limits. 13.02.C.9(b), No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH THE NEXT DAY: The maximum number of innings a player can legally pitch in one (1) day and still pitch the next day. Both must always stay in the same batting spot. A runner is out for leaving the base before the ball is hit or reaches home plate. Approved Ruling: A ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) player and all subsequent players may be added to the bottom of the batting line-up as soon as they become available. Damaged bats include those with damage to the knob or end cap, those which have loose knobs or end caps, and those with cracks or dents in the bat material. The responsibility for knowing whether a bat is altered is that of the users and the owner of the bat. If Key Graphic Information about a bat cannot be read, the bat should not be used in USSSA play. Teams may use free substitution on defense, but the batting order shall remain the same. Time does not have to be called by the defense for the purpose of this rule. National High School Federation Baseball Rules will be enforced with the following exceptions. Take at least 4 months off from throwing every year, with at least 2-3 of those months being continuous Make sure to properly warm up before pitching Set and follow pitch-count limits and required rest periods Avoid throwing pitches other than fastballs and change-ups Avoid playing for multiple teams at the same time In age divisions 5U 12U, non-metal cleats shall be worn. The player for whom the DH was batting pinch hits or pinch runs for the DH. If an end plug has come out or the knob has come off, the only way that such bat is legal in USSSA play, is if the knob or end cap is replaced by the manufacturer. Team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning, including the last inning or record three (3) outs. Foreign substances included among other substances, pine tar, stick-em type products and even dirt or mud, but only if the substance adds to the thickness of the barrel or covers Key Graphic Information such as the USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. These policies, if any, shall be recognized and enforced during USSSA events. For the season, Keith Hagman set the record for the highest average in College Baseball with 551 points. To eliminate scoring disputes scorekeepers should check with the official scorer during and after the game. The pitching coach shall position himself as not to be an obstruction to the defensive team on any possible play once the ball has been hit. 11U Division Defensive coaches shall not be allowed on the field of play and shall coach from the dugout. 1) Winning Percentage Descending 2) Number Wins Descending 3) Number Loses Ascending 4) Tied Teams (vs. each other) Winning Pct. A player may only be Intentionally Walked once per game by announcement from the defensive team. Any Team Manager, who allows a coach/manager or participant back on a USSSA sanctioned event playing field without first obtaining the required written consent, may be suspended by the State Director for up to one year and upon request of the State Director, may be suspended for a longer duration by the USSSA disbarment committee. 13.02.C.4. Balk Rule However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2016 to be eligible, THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION. It shall be the League / Tournament Directors responsibility regarding uniform legality. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in Kindergarten who turn 7 years old before May 1st, 2023. AGE DIVISION ONE DAY MAXIMUM TO PITCH After the play has ended, the offensive team has the option of taking the result of the play or no-pitch. If there are no eligible subs the player leaving the original lineup will be recorded as an out until he is able to return. In enforcing this rule, the home team shall not bat if they are winning and the mercy requirement is met prior to the start of the bottom half of the listed inning. For details on field layout including recommended direction of play, fair and foul territory requirements, infield and outfield grades, pitchers mound height and slope, batters and catchers box dimensions, and base and home plate size and construction should be referred to the Official Rules of Baseball as published by Major League Baseball on MLB.com. All players have full pitching eligibility beginning at each level of tournament competition. The home team in Championship Play will be the higher seed except when there is no seeding. RULE 18.00 TOBACCO & TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS, The use of ANY tobacco or any electronic smoking devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens or atomizers shall be prohibited by all participants (including but not limited to players, manager, coaches, umpires) within the confines of the playing field and dugouts. Teams may play with 10 players on defense, 4 outfielders. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CONCUSSION LAWS: USSSA, as a sanctioning body of athletic events, shares the concerns being raised on a national and local level regarding concussions and concussion symptoms in participants, coaches/managers and umpires/referees in USSSA sanctioned activities. The ball is dead and the runner is called out. PitchCom is legal to use in PG Events. A player ejected while roster batting will result in the team losing that player for the entire game. Please double check your events specific bat restrictions as some events have stricter bat restrictions. For example, if the end cap is in any way loose or appears damaged, the bat should be removed from play for being a damaged bat. The following pitching rules will apply to the 9u, 10u,11u, and 12u divisions the per game max is 3 innings with no max limit for the tournament -- Coaches it is up to you to make sure that kids are used properly - It is not the responsibility of the Tournament Officials. 3.03. Players who turn 8 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. At any point, a Perfect Game Director or UIC may request to inspect a bat that is at a Perfect Game sanctioned event. Directors reserve the right to adjust game lengths to benefit the event. Base Coaches - Not allowed to touch player when ball is in play. 7.04.B. 7.02.E.2. These Tie Breakers will be for all events: Qualifying, State and World Series. The courtesy runner shall be the player that made the previous out. Replacement by anyone else results in an altered bat with potential suspension for the owner/user of the bat. Leading off or stealing is allowed when the ball enters the hitting zone. The ninth (9th) & tenth (10th) positions in the batting order shall be declared an out each turn at bat. Managers and coaches may wear athletic type gear. A batter who swings after showing bunt shall be called out and no runners may advance. 6. The barrel of the bat and all identifying marks or graphics shall be free of any foreign obstruction. The infield fly rule and dropped third strike rule shall not be enforced. Amounts to be charged as entry fees for Qualifying Tournaments shall be at the discretion of the State Director. Pitching Rules: 9u-10u: 8 Innings | 11u-12u: 9 Innings | 13u-15u: 10 Innings | HS: Unlimited. Features a 46' pitching distance and 60' base paths. (District, State, Area, Regional, and World Series) Please be reminded that unsportsmanlike conduct can result in a game or tournament suspension in the discretion of the Umpire or tournament director and up to a year suspension in the discretion of the State Director. A team may score a maximum of seven (7) runs per inning. An individual must know that his bat is. Pool play overall record (winning percentage), If two teams are tied -Head to Head winner. Eligible players shall compete in a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the scheduled league games. USSSA 1.15 BPF mark, the serial number of the bat, the model or manufacturer name, official softball, etc. The defensive team may correct this rules infraction at any time by substituting a legal pitcher without penalty. Players born on/after May 1, 2016are eligible. A team should do everything within their power to start the game with 9 eligible players. This will make the machine at 44 feet. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. Batter may not run on dropped 3rd strike. The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. home team shall cease batting and the game shall end. The pitching coach must be in contact with the chalked/permanent pitchers rubber while, pitching. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. DH Rule: Top Gun will allow the Major League DH rule. In addition, Umpires may choose to purchase optional insurance that shall cover the Umpire during non-USSSA Baseball contests. Local facilities may have stricter policies prohibiting tobacco from facility and parking areas. Hugh Duffy played in baseball from 1888 to 1906 and set a record for the highest average in a single season. If a game is called due to rain, weather, light failure or other acts of nature and. oXrJ+3F&Qn}NN R{$}z=[ICvq} $f The balk is not considered an automatic dead ball. 11U Division Players who turn 12 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. For purposes of pitching limitations rules, a pitcher is in violation of the rule if he records any out above the legal pitching limits pursuant to these rules. These bats must be permanently stamped with the BBCOR.50 Certified Mark or made of wood and manufactured by a licensed USSSA manufacturer. This scenario only applies in the first inning for the visiting team. 12.02.A.4. Metal cleats cannot be worn for divisions 12U and younger. We recommend that all teams (home and visitor) keep a scorebook. Tournament Participation: In all USSSA Baseball sanctioned tournaments, teams shall qualify for State Championships and / or World Series play. The only question is whether the bat is altered or whether the owner / user has refused to let the bat be examined to determine if it is altered. Shortened because the home team needs none of its half of the last inning or only a fraction of it to win. Rule 7.05.B.1 7.05.B.7 Penalty: Any violation shall result in immediate forfeiture of the game. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL CONCUSSION LAWS: USSSA, as a sanctioning body of athletic events, shares the concerns being raised on a national and local level regarding concussions and concussion symptoms in participants, coaches/managers and umpires/referees in USSSA sanctioned activities. For any player to be eligible, they must be listed on the ELIGIBLE PLAYERS list on their teams online Roster. A regulation game consists of six (6) innings for age divisions 4U 12U and seven (7) innings for age divisions 13U and older, unless the game is: Extended because the score is tied after the completion of the regulation number of innings, in which case, play shall continue until the visiting team has scored more total runs than the home team at the end of a completed inning, or the home team scores the winning run in an uncompleted inning. Players who turn 13 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. ONLYTWOschool grade exemptions per team will be allowed for players who are in the 2nd grade who turn 9 years old before May 1st, 2023. Similarly, if the home team is batting and meets the mercy requirement in the bottom half of a listed inning the. Pitchers Line: There shall be a line drawn from the pitchers circle to the safety arc. **, A bat which has been subjected to change in its physical makeup outside the original manufacturers product. If this happens, the second-place team out of the pool or the next best team. An at bat cannot end on a foul ball. Official USSSA Baseball National By-Laws and Rules. For all Pool Play games- Home team will be determined by coin flip. A player may NOT be Intentionally Walked. 14U Division Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. A team may continue a game with a minimum of eight (8) players. Youth Player Altered Bats: The parents or legal guardians of a youth player suspended pursuant to USSSA Rules 13.02.C.1 and / or 13.02.C.2 may be suspended for any time period, including life, from all USSSA sanctioned activities. 13U Division Both head coaches and the umpire will have a brief meeting before the game to discuss/review any rules and/or answer any questions. BYBSA REC 10U KID PITCH BASEBALL RULES & REGULATIONS Player Age: Intended age is 9 and 10 years old An 8 year old may play up an age if deemed ready by parent or guardian. Local facilities may have stricter policies prohibiting tobacco from facility and parking areas. Gm# 22. Rule 7.04.C Penalty: The runner shall be called out and may be ejected from the game at the discretion of the Umpires. Infield fly rules do not apply. This division is offered as an option to the major division format, and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series. Only the Head Director can call a forfeit. If still tied Total runs scored in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed subtracting game with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Total runs allowed minus two games with most runs allowed in pool play, If still tied Runs scored inning by inning starting with first game until one team has more runs after a complete inning starting with pool games. Participating players shall have photocopies of their original birth certificates (US) or passports (International) in the possession of their team manager. <> State Directors shall set guidelines for teams to qualify for the League State Championship and World Series. If no one claims to be the owner, USSSA shall retain the bat. The manger could face suspension. All pitchers must adhere to the pitch count rest requirements before pitching in another tournament game. Players who turn 15 prior to May 1 of the current season are not eligible. Pitching Coach: The Pitching Coach shall be an adult at least eighteen (18) years of age. If a team uses a line-up that contains ten (10) players, the player in the Extra Hitter position has free defensive substitution. 3 0 obj A player that is found to be illegal due to an age violation during or after a league or tournament game, shall result in the offending team losing the game(s), team and player being ejected from the tournament, team being placed last in the standings and forfeiting all awards, points, sponsors travel money, and berths that would have been or have been awarded. If the player pitches three and one-third (3 1/3) or more innings in one (1) day, the player cannot legally pitch the next day. Such pressure would include, but is not limited to, compressing the bat, rolling the bat, vicing the bat or hitting the bat against an object such as a tree or pole. Game 3 Sat 12:15 PM. The Infield Fly Rule shall not be in effect at any time. Additional Penalty: First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of player from the pitching position for the remainder of the game. However, those players must be born on/after January 1, 2009 to be eligible. 13.02.C.11(b), The bat has had the plug, or the knob removed / replaced or changed in any way. Wood bats must be composed of a single piece of wood. For example, while bats shall surely get dirt on them under normal use and may have pine tar added to the grip, if the dirt or pine tar obscures Key Graphic Information or adds to the thickness of the bat, such bats cannot be used in USSSA play until the dirt or pine tar has been removed to the extent necessary to make all such Key Graphic Information readable and the bat not have increased thickness. 2 0 obj 7.01.G. Competing under an assumed, false and/or altered name. A. Sienna Knight 9u. For example, if at the end of the barrel next to the taper where there are no graphics the bat paint is worn off and the underlying bat material is exposed, that bat should be removed from play for being too worn. No "butcher boy" allowed (Show bunt, pull back to swing). When a batted ball hits the Pitching Coach, the following shall apply: If in the Umpires judgment, the coach did not make a legitimate attempt to avoid contact, the batter is declared out and no runners shall advance. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball. If the last batter not on base is unavailable (i.e., he is the catcher or pitcher), the designated runner will roll back until such time as a possible substitute can be found. 7.05.B.7. No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. The pitcher may finish the batter upon reaching the daily pitch count limit. No infield will be allowed during the tournaments. Rule 7.05.B.3 Example: In the 7U 14U age divisions, a player may legally pitch a maximum of eight (8) innings in three (3) consecutive days. 9U-10U: 46/65. Pitching Circle: There shall be a ten (10) foot diameter circle with the front edge at forty-two (42) feet from the rear point of home plate. If a runner slides feet first, at least one leg and buttock shall be on the ground prior to contact with the fielder. All players participating in USSSA Rec League Baseball play shall have photocopies of their original birth certificate in the possession of their team manager at all times. This rule could result in a dispute and the tournament committee reserves the right to look at and rule in the fairest possible way. The use of ANY tobacco or any electronic smoking devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens or atomizers shall be prohibited by all participants (including but not limited to players, manager, coaches, umpires) within the confines of the playing field and dugouts. Additional Penalty: If a coach violates this rule before the ball is pitched, First Offense: Warning; Second Offense: Removal of coach as the pitcher for the remainder of the game. Teams may bunt a maximum of two (2) times per inning. If any removed bat pursuant to USSSA Rule 13.02.C.9 is brought back into play at any USSSA sanctioned event an any time, the owner and user of such bat may be suspended for up to one year for unsportsmanlike conduct. . Assault on an official is a felony in some states. In the event during bracket play that both teams are seeded the same, we will have coin flip.
John L Sullivan Family Tree, Siamese Kittens Augusta, Ga, Mika And Brian Kleinschmidt Wedding, Articles OTHER